5 June 2018

Experimental drug restores some bladder function after spinal cord injury

An experimental drug that blocks abnormal neural communication after spinal cord injury could one day be the key to improving...

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15 May 2018

Sensor-enhanced surgical robot enables highly precise and safe spinal operations

Researchers from the University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital and the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology have developed...

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27 April 2018

Scoliosis Research Society collaborates with corporate partners and international spine study group to complete ASLS II study

The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) has partnered with Globus Medical; K2M, Inc.; Medtronic; NuVasive; Zimmer Biomet; and the International Spine...

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18 April 2018

Spinal injuries charity launches pioneering collaborative service for injured people at industry fundraising dinner

For lawyers involved in advising people who have suffered catastrophic injuries, ensuring that clients have access to quality care and...

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10 April 2018

Genes that aid spinal cord healing in lamprey also present in humans

Many of the genes involved in natural repair of the injured spinal cord of the lamprey are also active in...

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5 April 2018

Benefits of activity-based training after spinal cord injury

Activity-based training has resulted in unexpected benefits for individuals with severe spinal cord injury (SCI). Researchers in the Kentucky Spinal...

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3 April 2018

New product innovation competition launches

Law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp has launched its inaugural student design competition, ‘Getting Back on Track’. The idea of this...

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29 March 2018

Most people are in favour of screening for spinal muscular atrophy

Research from the University of Warwick indicates that most people are in favour of newborn screening for the potentially deadly...

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